Lemon Cream Scones

rind of one lemon
2 cups flour
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/3 cup butter
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 egg
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla


Stir together flour, sugar, baking powder and rind. Cut in butter until resembles coarse crumbs. In small bowl, mix cream, eggs, and vanilla. Add to flour mixture. Knead the dough, it will be sticky. Pat dough into 1/2 inch thickness. Cut with small round glass. Place on cookie sheet sprayed with a non-stick spray. Bake in a 400-degree Fahrenheit oven for 10 to 15 minutes.